2021 Toyota Prius Prime recalls

No safety recalls, 10 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

No recalls found for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime in NHTSA’s database.

0Recalls
10Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2021 Toyota Prius Prime owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System4
Service Brakes2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train2
Back Over Prevention1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Air Bags1
Engine1

Recent complaints

March 9, 2026Electrical System

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 73,000. It was later discovered upon checking the vehicle history report with a Local dealer, the contact was informed that the mileage was 274,000.

October 29, 2025Electrical SystemService BrakesFuel/Propulsion SystemCrash2 injuries

I was slowly entering a handicapped parking place right in front of a business. The distance from the front of the parking space to the building wall was about 15 feet, one car length. I approached the place to stop in the parking spot when in a split second the car violently surged forward and would have crashed into the cinderblock wall had there not been a supporting post on the building and a metal frame with equipment which stopped the forward movement. The surge was explosive, almost like the acceleration of an airplane taking off. The whole incident took a second or two. There was no opportunity for any driver response to the surge. Had we not been using seatbelts, the front seat pass

September 22, 2025Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the rearview camera intermittently went black. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rearview camera intermittently went black. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign; however, the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,696.

March 30, 2025Power TrainElectrical SystemFuel/Propulsion System

Rodents accessed and damaged the car because there essentials components are not protected.

October 20, 2024Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

My vehicle is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, which includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) and a Pre-Collision System. Today, while driving with DRCC engaged, my vehicle followed a leading car and appropriately slowed down to 2 mph as we approached a signalized intersection. However, when the leading vehicle changed lanes, a gap was created between me and a new lead vehicle, which was fully stopped. Despite this, the DRCC system accelerated to 5mph and collided with the stopped vehicle.

2021 Toyota Prius Prime crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2021 Toyota Prius Prime: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 10.7%.

2021 Toyota Prius Prime recall FAQ

Does the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime have any recalls?

No recalls are currently listed for the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.

What are the most common 2021 Toyota Prius Prime problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (4 reports), followed by service brakes.

Is the 2021 Toyota Prius Prime safe?

The 2021 Toyota Prius Prime earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2021 Toyota Prius Prime?

Contact any authorized Toyota dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.